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L474 OAH

1993 Mazda MX-3

Blue Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,624 mi
Last recorded117,624 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL474 OAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 117,624 miles

DISCS CORRODED.

FRONT AND REAR PADS LOW.

FRONT TO REAR (REAR OF)BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. N/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR COILS CORRODED. UNDERSIDE CORRODED.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2010 113,091 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED. WIPERS SPLIT.

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. REAR FLEXI HOSES CRACKED. C/V GAITERS DETERIORATED.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 105,569 miles

N/S REAR B RAKE PIPE CORRODED. W/SCREEN SLIGHT DAMAGE. FRONT DISCS CORRODED.

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 105,569 miles

N/S REAR B RAKE PIPE CORRODED. W/SCREEN SLIGHT DAMAGE. FRONT DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 99,321 miles

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED. N/S FRONT B RAKE FLEXI DETERIORATED. FRONT PADS 4mm

Pass 12 Apr 2007 93,346 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 93,050 miles

front tyres 2MM. †REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 89,460 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 89,456 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S FRONT TYRE 1.6mm. †N/S FRONT FLEXI HOSE CRACKED OUTER.

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?

Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,237
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
8,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,172
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,642
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,510
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,968
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L474 OAH is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Blue with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 102,125 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L474 OAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L474 OAH registered?

L474 OAH is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L474 OAH safe to buy?

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